University Athletic Programs

May 6, 1986

THE HOUSE HIGHER Education Committee approved a bill Monday that would give an extra $1 million to struggling athletic programs at three Florida universities. The bill (HB 247), sponsored by Rep. Jefferson Reaves, D-Miami, would give athletic programs at the University of Central Florida, Florida A&M University and the University of South Florida extra funding. Reaves said athletic programs at all three schools are running at a deficit and the extra money will put the schools on more equal footing with bigger universities like the University of Florida and Florida State University, which are well supported by alumni and have prosperous athletic programs. Next: Appropriations Committee.